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Hey everyone! I'm starting high school soon, and I want to make a positive first impression. Can anyone share some tips on how to 'glow up' for freshman year? I'm hoping to make new friends and get in …

Hey, just wondering if it's possible to significantly raise your GPA during senior year. If so, how much can you realistically raise it? Would colleges even pay attention to the improvement, or is it …

Stonehill College initially attracted me with its close community vibes and emphasis on social justice, but I feel like I should have a couple more options. Any leads on small to medium-sized colleges …

I'm sorry if this seems off-topic, but my parents were curious about senior discounts (they're both 55). Does anybody know if they would qualify? I hope it's okay to ask this here. Thanks!

Hello fellow students, I’ve been wondering how much weight do internships carry in the college admissions process? I managed to land a summer internship related to my intended major. Should I prioriti …

I'm an athlete and I was wondering if it's still possible to get recruited during my senior year, or do most college coaches recruit earlier? Feeling a little stressed, would love to hear some opinion …

Southern Methodist University is my top choice for its Cox School of Business and vibrant campus life, but Id love to hear about any similar alternatives. Any other colleges come to mind with strong u …

Feeling a bit stressed about ECs here! Does anyone know what sorts of extracurricular activities colleges really like seeing on applications? I'm into drama and science olympiad but worried they might …

Hello! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm wondering how crucial are senior year grades when applying to college? Do colleges pay more attention to the first three years, or do they weigh a …

I’m really digging the close-knit community at Amherst and the strong liberal arts education - any suggestions for similar colleges I should consider?

I'm pretty interested in Northeastern's co-op program but I want to keep my options open. Anyone know of other good schools with similar opportunities for real-world work experience built into their c …

Yo, so I'm super into the whole community vibe and die-hard school spirit at Notre Dame. Are there other universities where I can find a similar sense of tradition and strong alumni network, but maybe …

Hi friends, so I've been involved in a mix of activities and I'm not sure which ones to highlight in my apps. Do colleges value certain types of extracurriculars over others? I've done sports, been pa …

I'm trying to plan out my college application process and I'm focused on getting scholarships. Do you need to apply early action to be eligible for most scholarships, or can you still get them with re …

Providence College caught my eye with its strong sense of community and liberal arts curriculum, plus its Catholic affiliation. But to broaden my horizons, Im curious about what other schools give off …

I've been wondering if colleges show a preference for applicants who are involved in team sports over individual sports? Is there any difference in how they view leadership or teamwork in sports? I've …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior who's a little confused about the early decision process. If I apply to one college through early decision, am I still allowed to apply to other colleges during the sa …

So Im totally into Purdue for their strong engineering and STEM programs, but just to keep my options open, what other universities should I be looking into that are on par with Purdue in terms of qua …

Hey everyone, I've been hearing some people say that early decision can be a bad choice. I'm honestly a bit confused about this and I'm trying to figure out whether I should apply early decision to a …

Hi folks, so I’m really interested in STEM and especially in engineering. Georgia Tech is one of the schools at the top of my list for their robust engineering programs, but I know it's really competi …